Opinions on CPU fans for i7-980X

[DavidPriced]

Hello all,

i'll be ordering an i7-980X this week and would like opinions on the best heatsink to use on the cpu. Keep in mind that i will be overclocking (not too high from stock - maybe to around 4Ghz). I'll also be using Rampage III mobo if thats any additional information. But pretty much i'm looking for the fan which will keep my cpu as cool as possible.

 

[Henry Chinaski]

In my opinion the best cooler is the NOCTUA NH-D14.

http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cases_cooling/noctua_nh-d14_review/1

Anyway, if you are thinking about doing not too much overclocking (above 4,2Ghz), the stock cooler is more than enough.
As you can read in the next article, with the new 980X cpu Intel has included a new cooler which performs "surprisingly" very well:

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/1000/7

 

[LePhuronn]

as said above the 980X had a specially-designed stock cooler that's up to the job of cooling the chip, but you can't beat after-market cooling.

if you can afford the 980X then I'm sure you can stretch to a cooler as well, but it's always worth having a look at some reviews and tests to see what performs well.

 

[ksampanna]

Thermalright 120 Extreme is also a good option.

 

[clement4413]

H50 is also good solution

 

[shotgunwinner]

Yeah that article is very good for your decision and after reading I think the stock cooler is good enough. Anyway you can always try it with the stock first and see temperatures etc. and then decide to buy an after-market one.